
Quick Red Lentil Dal
Velvety red lentils simmered with onion, garlic, ginger, and warming Indian spices. Served over basmati rice.
30 minGluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Dry Red Lentils
- 1 whole Yellow Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger
- 1 ½ tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 2 cups Basmati Rice
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro
Instructions
- Cook basmati rice according to package directions.
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion 4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and garam masala. Stir 1 minute.
- Add red lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 18 minutes until lentils break down and thicken.
- Season with salt to taste. Serve over basmati rice topped with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories480 kcal
Protein20g
Carbs82g
Fat8g
Fiber12g
Sodium560mg
Sugar6g